Mattress apparatus made of vulcanized polyurethane foam with hardened acupressure tips massagers, along with ceramic tablets emitting far infrared energy, and/or magnetic tablets emitting magnetic energy, and a method of making and using the same

ABSTRACT

The invention encompasses an inventive mattress having a motor to provide a massaging sense, a magnetic material to provide magnetic energy, a ceramic tablet material and/or polystyrene tablet material to provide FAR infrared energy, a vibrator to provide vibration energy, to a user. The inventive mattress apparatus has artificial FAR infrared tablets that emit energy of 4-16 microns. The mattress has at least one layer of a progressive density material SET, and at least one layer of egg crate shaped mattress pad. The egg crate shaped mattress pad has at least one hardened tip to mimic the fingertips of a massage therapist in order to provide an auto acupressure massage while a person is resting above the surface of the inventive mattress apparatus. The invention also provides a method of making the inventive mattress apparatus with FAR infrared and/or acupressure massager and/or magnets.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an inventive mattress apparatus made of vulcanized polyurethane foam with a plurality of hardened acupressure tips massagers. The inventive mattress apparatus further has at least one pocket or depression or hole between the hardened acupressure tips for the installation of at least one ceramic tablet emitting FAR infrared energy or radiation, and/or a magnetic tablet emitting magnetic energy, and a method of making and using the same. More particularly, the invention encompasses an inventive mattress having a built-in set of motors inside the mattress to provide a massaging sense with a vibrator to provide vibration massage to a user, a magnetic tablet material to provide emitting magnetic energy, and/or a ceramic tablet material to provide emitting FAR infrared energy to a user. The mattress has at least one layer of a progressive density material SET, using different layers of polyurethane foam of different densities and at least one of these layers, for example, the top layer has an egg crate shaped mattress pad made of vulcanized polyurethane foam. The mattress pad has plurality of hardened acupressure tips (the elevations of the egg crate) to mimic the fingertips of a massage therapist in order to provide an auto acupressure massage while a person is resting above the surface of the inventive mattress apparatus.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Mattresses have been used in the sleep comfort industry for a variety of reasons, and they come in many shapes, sizes, and other physical features and attributes. Because sleep or rest is an important part or activity of a human being, therefore the mattress industry is always coming up with new and innovative ways to provide sleep or rest comfort to its end users, and consequently many strides have been made in this field.

This invention improves on the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an inventive mattress apparatus with a plurality of hardened acupressure tips massagers. In the depressions or pockets or hole in between the hardened acupressure tips ceramic tablets emitting FAR infrared energy and/or magnetic tablets emitting magnetic energy is also installed, and a method of making and using the same is also disclosed.

PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention is a novel mattress with plurality of hardened acupressure tips massagers. The invention also provides a mattress having at least one depression or pocket or hole in-between the hardened acupressure tips where at least one ceramic tablet emitting FAR infrared energy and/or at least one magnetic tablet emitting magnetic energy is also installed, and a method of making and using the same is also disclosed.

Therefore, one purpose of this invention is to provide a mattress having at least one depression or pocket or hole in between the hardened acupressure tips where at least one ceramic tablet emitting FAR infrared energy and/or at least one magnetic tablet emitting magnetic energy is also installed, and a method of making and using the same is also disclosed.

Another purpose of this invention is to provide a mattress having at least one set of ceramic tablets emitting FAR infrared energy and/or at least one set of magnetic tablets emitting magnetic energy.

Yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a mattress with at least one set of vulcanized polyurethane foam with a plurality of hardened acupressure tips massagers.

Still yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a mattress having at least one set of motors to provide a vibro-massager vibration movement that is built-in or integrated into the mattress.

Still yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a mattress pad with at least one hardened tip to mimic fingertips of a massage therapist in order to provide an auto acupressure massage while a person is resting above the surface of the inventive mattress apparatus.

Therefore, in one aspect this invention comprises an inventive mattress apparatus, comprising:

(a) at least one base having a first surface, and a second surface; (b) at least one first layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said first surface of said at least one first layer is secured to said second surface of said at least one base; (c) at least one second layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one second layer of material is secured to said first surface of said at least one first layer of material; (d) at least one third layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one third layer of material is secured to said first surface of said at least one second layer of material; (e) at least one fourth layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one fourth layer of material is secured to said first surface of said at least one third layer of material; (f) at least one fifth layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one fifth layer of material is secured to said first surface of said at least one fourth layer of material; and (g) at least one sixth layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one sixth layer of material is secured to said first surface of said at least one fifth layer of material to form said inventive mattress apparatus.

In another aspect this invention comprises an inventive mattress apparatus, comprising:

(a) at least one base having a first surface and a second surface; (b) at least one first layer of material having a first density secured to said first surface of said at least one base; (c) at least one second layer of material having a second density secured to said second surface of said at least one base; (d) at least one third layer of material having a third density secured to said at least one second layer of material; (e) at least one fourth layer of material having a fourth density secured to said at least one third layer of material; (f) at least one fifth layer of material having a fifth density secured to said at least one fourth layer of material; and (g) at least one sixth layer of material having a sixth density secured to said at least one fifth layer of material to form said inventive mattress apparatus.

In yet another aspect this invention comprises a method of forming an inventive mattress, comprising the steps of:

(a) taking at least one base having a first surface, and a second surface; (b) securing at least one first layer of material having a first surface and a second surface, to said at least one base, such that said second surface of said at least one base is in physical contact with said first surface of said at least of first layer of material; (c) securing at least one second layer of material having a first surface and a second surface, to said at least one first layer of material, such that said second surface of said at least one first layer of material is in physical contact with said first surface of said at least of second layer of material; (d) securing at least one third layer of material having a first surface and a second surface, to said at least one second layer of material, such that said second surface of said at least one second layer of material is in physical contact with said first surface of said at least of third layer of material; (e) securing at least one fourth layer of material having a first surface and a second surface, to said at least one third layer of material, such that said second surface of said at least one third layer of material is in physical contact with said first surface of said at least of fourth layer of material; (f) securing at least one fifth layer of material having a first surface and a second surface, to said at least one fourth layer of material, such that said second surface of said at least one fourth layer of material is in physical contact with said first surface of said at least of fifth layer of material; and (g) securing at least one sixth layer of material having a first surface and a second surface, to said at least one fifth layer of material, such that said second surface of said at least one fifth layer of material is in physical contact with said first surface of said at least of sixth layer of material, and thereby forming said inventive mattress.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention may best be further understood by reference to the ensuing detailed description in conjunction with the drawings in which:

FIG. 1, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus according to a first embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 2, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus according to a second embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 3, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus according to a third embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 4, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 5, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 6, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 7, illustrates a top view of an inventive layer or material according to a seventh embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 8, illustrates a side view of an inventive layer or material according to an eighth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 9, illustrates a side view of an inventive layer or material according to a ninth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 10, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus according to a tenth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 11, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus according to an eleventh embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 12, illustrates a top view of an inventive vibromassager system according to a twelfth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 13, illustrates a perspective enlarged view of an electrical component according to a thirteenth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 14, illustrates a perspective enlarged view of an electrical component according to a fourteenth embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 15, illustrates a top view of an inventive vibromassager system according to a fifteenth embodiment of this invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The inventive mattress apparatus made of vulcanized polyurethane foam with hardened acupressure tips massagers, along with ceramic tablets emitting far infrared energy, and/or magnetic tablets emitting magnetic energy, and a method of making and using the same will now be discussed with reference to FIGS. 1 through 15. Although the scope of the present invention is much broader than any particular embodiment, a detailed description of the preferred embodiment follows together with drawings. These drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Like numbers represent like features and components in the drawings.

FIG. 1, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus 23, according to a first embodiment of this invention. In one embodiment the inventive mattress apparatus 23, comprises a base 10, having an upper or first surface 10A, and a lower or second surface 10B, and a first peripheral edge 15, having a width W, and a length L. On at least one of the upper or first surface 10A, and the lower or second surface 10B, an at least one second layer or material 12, is placed. The at least one second layer or material 12, has an upper or first surface 12A, and a lower or second surface 12B. Preferably, the peripheral edges of the at least one second layer 12, are substantially congruent with the peripheral edges 15, of the base 10. The at least one second layer or material 12, could just be placed on top of the base 10, and be held there by gravity. However, for some applications the at least one second layer or material 12, could be secured to the base 10, using at least one adhesive 11, or securing material 11, or securing layer 11. For some applications, optionally the base 10, could be made of mattress springs material 10, having at least one spring 13A, or an air inflatable/deflatable chamber 13B. For some applications it is preferred that the base 10, is made of a rigid or strong polystyrene material 10. It is preferred that the density of the polystyrene material 10, is between about 16 kg/m³ to about 25 kg/m³, and more preferably about 16 kg/m³. Preferably, the average thickness of the base 10, is between about 10.5 cm to about 11.5 cm, and more preferably about 11.0 cm. For some applications it is preferred that the second layer or material 12, is at least one layer of a polyurethane foam 12. Preferably the average thickness of the at least one second layer or material 12, is between about 1.7 cm to about 2.3 cm, and more preferably about 2.0 cm, and has a density of between about 18 kg/m³ to about 22 kg/m³. Optionally, for some applications the base 10, or material 10, could have a plurality of springs 13A, embedded therein to replace and/or supplement the polystyrene material 10, and/or supplement the at least one air inflatable/deflateable chamber 13B, and/or an air mattress 13B.

FIG. 2, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus 33, according to a second embodiment of this invention. The inventive mattress apparatus 33, comprises of taking the inventive apparatus 23, and turning or rotating it such that the at least one second layer 12, is at the bottom while one of the first surface 10A, or second surface 10B, of the base 10, is now on the top or creating an upper surface for the base 10. On the top surface 10A, or 10B, which does not have the second layer 12, secured thereto, at least one third layer or material 14, having an upper or first surface 14A, and a lower or second surface 14B, is secured to the exposed upper surface of the base 10, such that the lower surface 14B, is in physical contact with the surface 10A, 10B, of the base 10. Preferably, the peripheral edges of the at least one third layer 14, are substantially congruent with the peripheral edges 15, of the base 10. The at least one third layer or material 14, could just be placed on top of the base 10, and be held there by gravity. However, for some applications the at least one third layer or material 14, could be secured to the surface of the base 10, using at least one adhesive 11, or securing material 11, or securing layer 11. For some applications it is preferred that the at least one third layer or material 14, is at least one layer of a material having a progressive density, such as, a progressive density polyurethane foam 14, such as, provided by Nipponflex Industria E Comercio De Colchoes LTDA, Maringa, Brazil. Preferably the average thickness of the at least one third layer or material 14, is between about 2.7 cm, to about 3.3 cm, and more preferably about 3.0 cm, and has a density of between about 33.3 kg/m³ to about 40.7 kg/m³.

FIG. 3, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus 43, according to a third embodiment of this invention. The inventive mattress apparatus 43, comprises of taking the inventive mattress apparatus 33, and securing thereto, at least one fourth layer or material 16. The at least one fourth layer or material 16, has an upper or first surface 16A, and a lower or second surface 16B, and wherein the lower surface 16B, is secured to and is in physical contact with the upper surface 14A, of the at least one third layer 14. Preferably, the peripheral edges of the at least one fourth layer 16, are substantially congruent with the peripheral edges 15, of the base 10, or the peripheral edges of the at least one third layer 14. The at least one fourth layer or material 16, could just be placed on top of the at least one third layer 14, and be held there by gravity. However, for some applications the at least one fourth layer or material 16, could be secured to the top surface 14A, of the at least one third layer 14, using at least one adhesive 11, or securing material 11, or securing layer 11. For some applications it is preferred that the at least one fourth layer or material 16, is at least one layer of a material having a progressive density, such as, a progressive density polyurethane foam 16, such as, provided by Nipponflex Industria E Comercio De Colchoes LTDA, Maringa, Brazil. Preferably the average thickness of the fourth layer or material 16, is between about 3.3 cm, to about 2.7 cm, and more preferably about 3.0 cm, and has a density of between about 36 kg/m³ to about 44 kg/m³. The at least one fourth layer or material 16, has at least one hole or opening 17. The at least one hole or opening 17, in the at least one fourth layer or material 16, could be a blind hole 17, or a through-hole 17. For some applications the at least one fourth layer or material 16, could also have at least one channel or passage or slot 29, for the passage of at least one electrical connection 21, shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 4, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus 53, according to a fourth embodiment of this invention. The inventive mattress apparatus 53, comprises of the inventive mattress apparatus 43, and where at least one electrical component 27, such as, an electrical motor 27, is placed and secured to at least a portion of the upper or first surface 16A, of the at least one fourth layer or material 16. For some applications at least a portion of the at least one electrical component 27, could be placed or secured inside the hole or opening 17, of the at least one fourth layer or material 16. The at least one electrical component 27, is electrically connected with at least one electrical connector 25, via at least one electrical wire 21. For most applications the at least one electrical component 27, is either on the surface 16A, or fully or partially inside the hole 17, in the at least one fourth layer or material 16, and the at least one electrical connector 25, is preferably outside of the peripheral edges 15, of at least one fourth layer or material 16. The at least one wire 21, or a portion thereof, could just lay on top of the upper surface 16A, as shown in FIG. 4, or it could be positioned inside the at least one channel or slot or passage 29, as shown in FIG. 5. It should be appreciated that the at least one electrical component 27, could be electrically connected with at least one electrical connector 25, via at least one electrical wire 21, or it could be individually connected, such as, via an electrical connector 25A, 25B, having an electrical wire or connection 21A, 21B, etc., as clearly shown in FIG. 13. Thus, the at least one electrical component 27, could also comprise of additional electrical components 28A, 28B, etc., as clearly shown in FIG. 13. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, one could have an electrical component 28A, having an electrical connector 25A, and an electrical wire 21A, while a motor or vibro-massager controller 28B, could have its own electrical connector 25B, having an electrical wire 21B, etc. For some applications a wire 81, having a connector 85, could be separately connected to the motor 27. It should be appreciated that the wires 21, 81, having an electrical connector 25, 85, respectively, would extend beyond the peripheral edge 15, for most applications, and that they could be on the same side or a different side, such as, on the left side, or right side, or top side, or bottom side, of the inventive mattress apparatus 53. The at least one wire 81, or a portion thereof, could just lay on top of the upper surface 16A, as shown in FIG. 4, or it could be positioned inside the at least one channel or slot or passage 29, as shown in FIG. 5.

FIG. 5, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus 63, according to a fifth embodiment of this invention. The inventive mattress apparatus 63, comprises of the inventive mattress apparatus 53, and where at least one fifth layer or material 18, having an upper or first surface 18A, and a lower or second surface 18B, is secured to and is in physical contact with the upper surface 16A, of the at least one fourth layer 16. Preferably, the peripheral edges of the at least one fifth layer 18, are substantially congruent with the peripheral edges 15, of the base 10, or the peripheral edges of the at least one fourth layer 16. The at least one fifth layer or material 18, could just be placed on top of the at least one fourth layer 16, and be held there by gravity. However, for some applications the at least one fifth layer or material 18, could be secured to the top surface 16A, of the at least one fourth layer 16, using at least one adhesive 11, or securing material 11, or securing layer 11. For some applications it is preferred that the at least one fifth layer or material 18, is at least one layer of a material having a progressive density, such as, a progressive density polyurethane foam 18, such as, provided by Nipponflex Industria E Comercio De Colchoes LTDA, Maringa, Brazil. Preferably the average thickness of the fifth layer or material 18, is between about 2.7 cm to about 3.3 cm, and more preferably about 3.0 cm, and has a density of between about 45 kg/m³ to about 55 kg/m³.

FIG. 6, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus 73, according to a sixth embodiment of this invention. The inventive mattress apparatus 73, comprises of the inventive mattress apparatus 63, and where at least one sixth layer or material 30, having an upper or first surface 30A, and a lower or second surface 30B, is secured to and is in physical contact with the upper surface 18A, of the at least one fifth layer 18. Preferably, the peripheral edges of the at least one sixth layer 30, are substantially congruent with the peripheral edges 15, of the base 10, or the peripheral edges of the at least one fifth layer 18. The at least one sixth layer or material 30, could just be placed on top of the at least one fifth layer 18, and be held there by gravity. However, for some applications the at least one sixth layer or material 30, could be secured to the top surface 18A, of the at least one fifth layer 18, using at least one adhesive 11, or securing material 11, or securing layer 11. For some applications it is preferred that the at least one sixth layer or material 30, is at least one layer of a vulcanized polyurethane 30, is at least one layer of a material having a progressive density, such as, a progressive density polyurethane foam 30 such as, provided by Nipponflex Industria E Comercio De Colchoes LTDA, Maringa, Brazil, under the Tradename Vulcanplex Auto Massage. Preferably the average thickness of the at least one sixth layer or material 30, is between about 3.3 cm, to about 2.7 cm, and more preferably about 3.0 cm, and has a density of between about 80 kg/m³ to about 90 kg/m³. For some applications the at least one sixth layer or material 30, has at least one hole 31, or opening 31, or blind hole 31, or depression 31, or lower level 31, or area 31, or region 31. However, for some applications one could not have a hole 31, in the sense that perforates the polyurethane (Vulcanplex) or the at least one sixth layer 30, but it could be a cup shaped depression 31, or egg crate shaped depression 31. For some applications the material 30, has peaks 32, and valleys 34, and one could use the valleys 34, to place at least one tablet 35, 39, as more clearly shown in FIG. 8. The at least one area 31, could be selected from a group comprising a hole 31, or opening 31, or depression 31, or pocket 31, or lower level 31, or a blind hole 31, or a through-hole 31, and combinations thereof, to name a few. The at least one hole 31, could be used to accommodate at least one FAR Infrared ceramic tablet 35, or at least one FAR Infrared polystyrene mixed material tablet 35, that has a capability of emitting artificial FAR Infra-Red energy. It should be appreciated that the at least one FAR Infrared ceramic tablet 35, or at least one FAR Infrared polystyrene mixed material tablet 35, emits the FAR infrared energy constantly without the need to be excited. For some applications FAR Infra-Red energy that is emitted by the at least one FAR Infrared ceramic tablet 35, or at least one FAR Infrared polystyrene mixed material tablet 35, is between about 4 micron wavelength to about 16 micron wavelength. The at least one hole 31, could be used to accommodate at least one magnetic tablet 39, or at least one ferrite barium mixed material tablet 39, that has a capability of emitting magnetic energy. It should be appreciated that the at least one ferrite barium mixed material tablet 39, emits magnetic energy without the need to be excited. For some applications magnetic energy that is emitted by the at least one magnetic tablet 39, or the at least one ferrite barium mixed material tablet 39, is between about 400 Gauss to about 1,200 Gauss, and more preferably about 800 Gauss. The at least one artificial FAR infrared tablet 35, preferably, emit energy between about 4 microns, to about 16 microns. For some applications, it should be appreciated that the inventive mattress apparatus 73, could comprise of at least one layer of a progressive density material SET 75, such as, for example, using different layers of polyurethane foam of different densities 75, such as, for example, at least one third layer 14, at least one fourth layer 16, at least one fifth layer 18, and at least one sixth layer 30, to form the at least one progressive density material SET 75. It should be appreciated that the at least one ceramic tablet 35, 39, and the at least one magnetic tablet 35, 39, could be installed or placed in different pockets or depressions or region 31, but, for some applications they could also be placed in the same pocket or depression or region 31. It should be further appreciated that the at least one progressive density material set 75, is secured to the first or top surface 10A, of the base or first layer 10, which faces the user or consumer 100, as more clearly shown in FIG. 11. It should be appreciated that the progressive density set 75, can have more or less number of layers, and that each layer could have the same or differing density.

FIG. 7, illustrates a top view of the inventive at least one sixth layer or material 30, according to a seventh embodiment of this invention. The at least one sixth layer or material 30, has at least one hole 31, or opening 31, or depression 31, or pocket 31, or area 31 or region 31, to accommodate at least one FAR Infrared ceramic tablet 35, and/or at least one FAR Infrared polystyrene mixed material tablet 35, and/or at least one magnetic tablet 39, and/or at least one ferrite barium mixed material tablet 39. The at least one hole or opening 31, could be a blind hole 31, or a through hole 31. The cross-sectional shape of the at least one hole 31, or opening 31, could be selected from a group comprising, a triangular shape 31, a rectangular shape 31, a square shape 31, a circular shape 31, an elliptical shape 31, a polygonal shape 31, an odd shape 31, and combinations thereof. The at least one hole 31, or opening 31, could be randomly formed in the at least one sixth layer 30, or could be in a pattern form. However, for some applications the area 31, could be a cradle 31, or depression 31, to accommodate at least one FAR Infrared ceramic tablet 35, or at least one FAR Infrared polystyrene mixed material tablet 35, and/or at least one magnetic tablet 39, or at least one ferrite barium mixed material tablet 39.

FIG. 8, illustrates a side view of the inventive at least one sixth layer or material 30, according to an eighth embodiment of this invention. For some applications the sixth layer or material 30, could be an egg crate shaped mattress pad 30, having a peak or high point 32, a valley or low point 34, and at least one hole 31, or opening 31, or area 31, or depression 31, or region 31. The valley 34, could be along a plane 37, or along the bottom or second surface 30B. For some applications at least one of the peak 32, of the at least one egg crate shaped mattress pad 30, could be hardened to form a hardened tip or region 36, such as, a vulcanized hardened tip 36. The hardened tip 36, could be used to mimic fingertips of a massage therapist in order to provide an auto acupressure massage while a person 100, shown in FIG. 11, is resting above the surface 30A, of the egg crate shaped mattress pad 30. The egg crate shaped mattress pad 30, could having a thickness of between about 2.7 cm to about 3.3 cm, and preferably, about 3.0 cm thick. The bumps or peaks 32, 42 (FIG. 9), that are created by the egg crate mattress pad 30, could be used with the bumps 32, 42 (FIG. 9), facing up or down towards the surface 18A, of the at least one fifth layer 18. The material used for the egg crate shaped mattress pad 30, could have a density of between about 80 kg/m³ to about 90 kg/m³. As shown in FIG. 8, the at least one FAR Infrared ceramic tablet 35, or the at least one FAR Infrared polystyrene mixed material tablet 35, and/or the at least one magnetic tablet 39, or the at least one ferrite barium mixed material tablet 39, could rest in the area 31, or region 31, such as, the valley 34, or depression 31, 34, or could be fully or partially inside the hole 31, or opening 31.

FIG. 9, illustrates a side view of the inventive at least one sixth layer or material 40, according to a ninth embodiment of this invention, and where the at least one sixth layer 40, is an alternative to the at least one sixth layer 30. For some applications the sixth layer or material 40, having an upper or first surface 40A, and a lower or second surface 40B, could be an egg crate shaped mattress pad 40, having a peak or high point 42, a valley or low point 44, and at least one hole 41, or opening 41, or area 41, or depression 41, or region 41. The valley 44, could be along a plane 47, or along an intermediate surface 49, creating a blind opening 41, or a blind hole 41. The at least one sixth layer 40, could have at least one intermediate or seventh layer 45, which is a solid layer 45, and which is void of any holes 41, or openings 41, or undulations 42, 44. For some applications at least one of the peak 42, of the at least one egg crate shaped mattress pad 40, could be hardened to form a hardened tip 46, such as, a vulcanized hardened tip 46. The hardened tip 46, could be used to mimic fingertips of a massage therapist in order to provide an auto acupressure massage while a person 100, is resting above the surface 40A, of the egg crate shaped mattress pad 40. The egg crate shaped mattress pad 40, could having a thickness of between about 2.7 cm to about 3.3 cm, and preferably, about 3 cm thick. The bumps or peaks 42, which are created by the egg crate mattress pad 40, could be used with the bumps 42, facing up or down towards the surface 18A, of the at least one fifth layer 18. The material used for the egg crate pad 40, could have a density of between about 80 kg/m³ to about 90 kg/m³. As shown in FIG. 9, the at least one FAR Infrared ceramic tablet 35, or the at least one FAR Infrared polystyrene mixed material tablet 35, and/or the at least one magnetic tablet 39, or the at least one ferrite barium mixed material tablet 39, could rest in the area 41, or region 41, such as, the valley 44, or depression 41, 44, or could be fully or partially inside the hole 41, or opening 41. It should be appreciated that the at least one sixth layer 40, and the at least one seventh layer 45, could be two separate layers that are joined along their respective facing surfaces, or they could be integrated as a one unit piece 40, comprising a first surface 40A, and a second surface 40B.

FIG. 10, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus 83, according to a tenth embodiment of this invention. The inventive mattress apparatus 83, comprises of the inventive mattress apparatus 73, and where at least one sixth layer or material 30, 40, having an upper or first surface 30A, 40A, and a lower or first surface 12A, of the base 10, and has at least one layer of peripheral wrapping or material 50, wrapped around the peripheral edges 15, of inventive mattress apparatus 73, so as to provide peripheral support to all the peripheral edges 15, of the inventive mattress apparatus 73, and creating a new or second peripheral edge 55, for the inventive mattress apparatus 83. For some applications the peripheral edge material 50, could be secured to the peripheral edges 15, using at least one securing means 11, and wherein the at least one securing means 11, could be selected from a group comprising, an adhesive 11, a glue 11, to name a few. For some applications it is preferred that the at least one edge layer or material 50, is at least one layer of a polyurethane 50, such as, provided by Nipponflex Industria E Comercio De Colchoes LTDA, Maringa, Brazil. Preferably the average thickness of the at least one edge layer or material or peripheral wrapping 50, is between about 0.5 cm, to about 16.0 cm, and more preferably about 3.0 cm, and has a density of between about 0.96 g/cm³ to about 1.04 g/cm³.

FIG. 11, illustrates a perspective view of an inventive mattress apparatus 123, according to an eleventh embodiment of this invention. The inventive mattress apparatus 123, comprises of the inventive mattress apparatus 83, and where at least one covering layer or material 60, having an upper or first surface 60A, a lower or second surface 60B, and a side or third or peripheral edge surface 60C, has at least one layer of material 60, wrapped around the inventive mattress apparatus 83, such that the upper surface 30A, 40A, the lower or first surface 12A, of the base 10, and peripheral edges 55, are completely covered or enveloped by the covering layer or material 60. The covering layer or material 60, provides an upper or first surface 60A, a lower or second surface 60B, and a third surface or peripheral support 60C, to all the peripheral edges 55, of the inventive mattress apparatus 83, so as to create a new or third peripheral edge 65, for the inventive mattress apparatus 123. For some applications the at least one material 60, or layer 60, is secured to the inventive mattress apparatus 83, using at least one securing means 61, and wherein the at least one securing means 61, could be selected from a group comprising, an adhesive 61, a glue 61, a hook and loop means 61, a stitch 61, to name a few. For some applications it is preferred that the at least one covering layer 60, or material 60, is selected from a group comprising, a fabric material 60, a cotton material 60, a polyester material 60, a canvas material 60, a leather material 60, a composite material 60, a padding material 60, an anti-flame or flame retardant fibrous material 60, and combinations thereof, to name a few. FIG. 11, also shows a person or user or consumer 100, resting or sleeping on the first surface 60A, of the inventive mattress apparatus 123, or the inventive vibro-massager system 133, shown in FIG. 12.

FIG. 12, illustrates a top view of an inventive vibromassager system 133, according to a twelfth embodiment of this invention. The inventive vibromassager system 133, comprises of at least one controller 70, having at least one connecting means 26, to mate with the electrical connector 25, of the inventive mattress apparatus 123, via electrical wires 21. The at least one controller 70, of the inventive vibromassager system 133, further has at least one electrical connection 91, to connect to at least one power source 90. The at least one power source 90, could be an AC power source 90, or a DC power source 90, or a combination thereof. The at least one controller 70, has at least one button 77, or an electronic switch 77, for providing manual or automatic input to the at least one controller 70. The at least one electronic switch 77, could provide at least one input selected from a group comprising, an ON input 77, an OFF input 77, an input 77, to activate at least one electrical component 27, an input 77, to excite or energize the, at least one of the motor 27, of the vibromassager relax system 133, to name a few. The at least one controller 70, could be a handheld device 70, or a device 70, that can be temporarily or permanently be affixed to the inventive mattress apparatus 123. The at least one controller 70, is preferably used to control or excite or energize the at least one motor 27, and upon excitement or activation the at least one motor 27, creates vibrations within the inventive vibromassager system 133, so as to provide a massage like feeling to a person 100, who is resting on the inventive mattress apparatus 123.

FIG. 13, illustrates a perspective enlarged view of an electrical component 27, according to a thirteenth embodiment of this invention. The electrical component 27, is preferably at least one electrical motor 27, having an upper or first surface 27A, and a lower or second surface 27B. Preferably, the upper surface 27A, is substantially a flat surface 27A, so as not to create an uncomfortable situation for a person 100, sleeping or lying or resting on the inventive mattress apparatus 123, 133. For some applications the lower surface 27B, has a substantially flat surface 27B, so that the vibro-massager motor 27, may preferably fit or be embedded fully or partially inside a blind hole 17, or opening 17, made in the fourth layer 16. For some applications the fifth layer 18, of the progressive density material is secured, such as, by glue 11, on top of the fourth layer 16, thus helping secure the electrical component 27, such as, the vibromassager motor 27, in place. For some applications the electrical component 27, could be selected from a group comprising, a heater 27, a motor 27, a vibrator 27, and combinations thereof, to name a few. For some applications it is preferred that the top or upper surface 27A, of the electrical component 27, is substantially in the same plane as the top or upper surface 16A, of the at least one fourth layer 16.

FIG. 14, illustrates a perspective enlarged view of an electrical component 27, according to a fourteenth embodiment of this invention. The electrical component 27, is preferably at least one electrical motor 27, having an upper or first surface 27A, and a lower or second surface 27B. Preferably, the upper surface 27A, is substantially a flat surface 27A, so as not to create an uncomfortable situation for a person 100, sleeping or lying or resting on the inventive mattress apparatus 123, 133. For some applications the lower surface 27B, has a bulge or protrusion 27C. The bulge or protrusion 27C, could be in the housing of the motor 27, so as to accommodate one or more components of the motor 27. It should be appreciated that the bulge or protrusion 27C, preferably, partially or fully penetrates the blind hole 17, or opening 17, and is fully or partially embedded therein. For some applications the bulge or protrusion 27C, could be shaped in a stepped shape, as shown in FIG. 14, and thus one could have the opening 17, or hole 17, as a mirror image of the protrusion or bulge 27C, so as to mate or accommodate the protrusion or bulge 27C, inside the hole 17, opening 17, egg-crate shape 17, and combinations thereof, to name a few. For some applications the vibro-massager motor 27, also preferably fits or gets embedded fully or partially inside the blind hole 17, or opening 17, made in the fourth layer 16. For some applications the fifth layer 18, of the progressive density material is secured, such as, by glue 11, on top of the fourth layer 16, thus helping secure the electrical component 27, such as, the vibromassager motor 27, in place. For some applications the electrical component 27, could be selected from a group comprising, a heater 27, a motor 27, a vibrator 27, and combinations thereof, to name a few. For some applications it is preferred that the top or upper surface 27A, of the electrical component 27, is substantially in the same plane as the top or upper surface 16A, of the at least one fourth layer 16. The wires 21, 81, having connectors 25, 85, respectively, are shown connected to the motor 27.

FIG. 15, illustrates a top view of an inventive vibromassager system 143, according to a fifteenth embodiment of this invention. The inventive vibromassager system 143, comprises of at least one controller 70, having at least one connecting means 26, to mate with the electrical connector 25, of the inventive mattress apparatus 123, via electrical wires 21. The inventive vibromassager system 143, further has at least one electrical connection 81, having a connector 85, which connects to a connecting means 86, of at least one power source 90, and having at least one electrical connection means 91. It should be appreciated that the at least one controller 70, is electrically connected to the at least one electrical component 27, such as, the at least one motor 27, via the wires 21, and the connectors 25, 26. And, similarly, it should be appreciated that the at least one power source 90, is electrically connected the at least one electrical component 27, such as, the at least one motor 27, via wires 81, 91, and the connectors 85, 86. Thus, the at least one electrical component 27, such as, the electrical motor 27, is energized from the at least one power source 90, and can be controlled separately by the at least one controller 70. The at least one power source 90, could be an AC power source 90, or a DC power source 90, or a combination thereof. It should be understood that the at least one power source 90, can be electrically connected and used separately or jointly to provide power 90, to the at least one controller 70, and/or the at least one electrical component 27. The at least one controller 70, has at least one button 77, or an electronic switch 77, for providing manual or automatic input to the at least one controller 70. The at least one electronic switch 77, could provide at least one input selected from a group comprising, an ON input 77, an OFF input 77, an input 77, to activate at least one electrical component 27, an input 77, to excite or energize the, at least one of the motor 27, of the vibromassager relax system 143, to name a few. The at least one controller 70, could be a handheld device 70, or a device 70, that can be temporarily or permanently be affixed to the inventive mattress apparatus 123. The at least one controller 70, is preferably used to control or excite or energize the at least one motor 27, and upon excitement or activation the at least one motor 27, creates vibrations within the inventive vibromassager system 143, so as to provide a massage like feeling to a person 100, who is resting on the inventive mattress apparatus 123. It should be understood that the electrical connector 25, 85, can be a male connector 25, 85, or a female connector 25, 85, and similarly, the electrical connector 26, 86, can be a female connector 26, 86, or a male connector 26, 86, as long as each of these electrical connectors 25, 85, can electrically connect to their counterpart electrical connectors 26, 86, respectively.

The Progressive Density Set 75, as fully explained earlier, and used herein, comprises of at least four layers with the density going higher as the layers of foam are added on top of each other, such as, for example, D37 (layer 14)+D40 (layer 16)+D50 (layer 18)+D70 (layer 30), where D is the material density of each layer. It should be appreciated that the Progressive Density Set 75, comprises of a set of four layers, namely, layer 14, layer 16, layer 18, and layer 30. It should be further understood that the entire set of four layer of the progressive density set 75, among other things creates the desired comfort level for the user 100, and long term durability of the layers 14, 16, 18, and 30, such as, for example, foam layers 14, 16, 18, and 30. As stated earlier that the progressive density set 75, comprises of at least one second layer of material 14, having a second density D37, at least one third layer of material 16, having a third density D40, at least one fourth layer of material 18, having a fourth density D50, and at least one fifth layer of material 30, having a fifth density D70. The at least one progressive density set layer 75, has at least one second layer of material 14, wherein the second density D37, is between about 33.3 kg/m³ to about 40.7 kg/m³, at least one third layer of material 16, wherein the third density D40, is between about 36 kg/m³ to about 44 kg/m³, at least one fourth layer of material 18, wherein the fourth density D50, is between about 45 kg/m³ to about 55 kg/m³, and at least one fifth layer of material 30, wherein the fifth density D70, is between about 80 kg/m³ to about 90 kg/m³.

In one preferred embodiment one could have the base 10, comprising of a rigid and strong expanded polystyrene Styrofoam 10, having a material density D16, with a second layer 12, made from a polyurethane foam 12, and having a material density D20, with a third layer 14, of polyurethane foam 14, and having a material density D37, and a fourth layer 16, of polyurethane foam 16, having a material density D40, and a fifth layer 18, of polyurethane foam 18, and having a material density D50, and a sixth layer 30, having a vulcanized polyurethane 30, and having a material density D70. Around these six layers, namely, layers 12, 10, 14, 16, 18, and 30, one could have a layer 50, such as, an anti-flame material 50, or a flame retardant material 50, and then one could have a final and/or finishing material or fabric 60. It should be noted that in the base 10, one could substitute or supplement the base 10, with a set of springs 13A, and/or an inflatable/deflate-able chamber 13B, or an air mattress 13B. It is preferred that the vibrating motors 27, are imbedded inside the fourth layer 16. It is also preferred that the sixth layer 30, has pefilated or populated with hardened tips 36. The vibrating motors 27, would be electrically connected to the power source 90, via wires 81, 91, and a controller 70, would be electrically connected to the vibrating motors 27, via wires 21, 91.

Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and the constituent elements of the invention can be modified in various manners without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Various aspects of the invention can also be extracted from any appropriate combination of a plurality of constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments. Some constituent elements may be deleted in all of the constituent elements disclosed in the embodiments. The constituent elements described in different embodiments may be combined arbitrarily.

Still further, while certain embodiments of the inventions have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form of the methods and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions.

It should be further understood that throughout the specification and claims several terms have been used and they take the meanings explicitly associated herein, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the phrase “in one embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, though it may. Additionally, the phrase “in another embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment, although it may. Thus, various embodiments of the invention may be readily combined, without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.

While the present invention has been particularly described in conjunction with a specific preferred embodiment, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. It is therefore contemplated that the appended claims will embrace any such alternatives, modifications and variations as falling within the true scope and spirit of the present invention. 

1. An inventive mattress apparatus, comprising: (a) at least one base having a top surface, and a bottom surface; (b) at least one first layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said first surface of said at least one first layer is secured to said bottom surface of said at least one base; (c) at least one second layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one second layer of material is secured to said top surface of said at least one base; (d) at least one third layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one third layer of material is secured to said first surface of said at least one second layer of material; (e) at least one fourth layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one fourth layer of material is secured to said first surface of said at least one third layer of material; (f) at least one fifth layer of material having a first surface, and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one fifth layer of material is secured to said first surface of said at least one fourth layer of material; and (g) said first surface of said at least one fifth layer of material has an egg crate shaped surface having at least one peak and at least one valley, and wherein said at least one peak is hardened to form a hardened region so as to provide an acupressure tip massager, and wherein said valley has a region having at least one of a ceramic tablet emitting FAR Infrared energy, and a tablet emitting magnetic energy to form said inventive mattress apparatus.
 2. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one base has at least one spring imbedded therein.
 3. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one base further comprises of at least one air chamber, and wherein said at least one air chamber can be inflated and deflated.
 4. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one base is made from a polystyrene material.
 5. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one first layer of material is made from a polyurethane foam material.
 6. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one second layer of material, said at least one third layer of material, said at least one fourth layer of material, and said at least one fifth layer of material is made from a progressive density polyurethane foam material, and wherein each layer of material has a different density.
 7. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one second layer of material, said at least one third layer of material, said at least one fourth layer of material, and said at least one fifth layer of material is made from a progressive density polyurethane foam material, and wherein density of said at least one second layer of material is between about 33.3 kg/m³ to about 40.7 kg/m³, and wherein density of said at least one third layer of material is between about 36 kg/m³ to about 44 kg/m³, and wherein density of said at least one fourth layer of material is between about 45 kg/m³ to about 55 kg/m³, and wherein density of said at least one fifth layer of material is between about 80 kg/m³ to about 90 kg/m³.
 8. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one third layer of material has at least one channel for a passage of at least one electrical connection.
 9. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one third layer of material has at least one hole, and wherein said at least one hole is selected from a group consisting of a blind hole, and through-hole.
 10. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one third layer of material has at least one hole to accommodate at least a portion of at least one electrical vibro-massager motor, and wherein said electrical vibro-massager motor is used to provide an electrically induced massage to a user.
 11. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one third layer of material has at least one hole to accommodate at least a portion of at least one electrical vibro-massager motor, and wherein said electrical vibro-massager motor is used to provide an electrically induced massage to a user, and wherein said at least one fourth layer of material completely covers said at least one third layer of material.
 12. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one third layer of material has at least one hole to accommodate at least a portion of at least one electrical vibro-massager motor, and wherein said at least one electrical vibro-massager motor is energized, using at least one means, and wherein said at least one means is selected from a group consisting of AC power source, and DC power source.
 13. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one third layer of material has at least one hole to accommodate at least a portion of at least one electrical vibro-massager motor, and wherein said at least one hole is selected from a group consisting of opening, depression, pocket, lower level, a blind hole, a through-hole, and combinations thereof.
 14. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one fourth layer of material separates said at least one FAR Infrared ceramic tablet from at least one electrical vibro-massager motor.
 15. (canceled)
 16. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said region of said valley is used to accommodate at least a portion of at least one FAR Infrared polystyrene mixed material tablet capable of emitting artificial FAR Infra-Red energy.
 17. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one peripheral edging material secures said at least one first layer of material, said at least one base, said at least one second layer of material, said at least one third layer of material, said at least one fourth layer of material, and said at least one fifth layer of material.
 18. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one peripheral edging material secures said at least one first layer of material, said at least one base, said at least one second layer of material, said at least one third layer of material, said at least one fourth layer of material, said at least one fifth layer of material, and wherein at least one covering layer of material completely envelopes said at least one peripheral edging material, and said at least one first layer of material, said at least one base, said at least one second layer of material, said at least one third layer of material, said at least one fourth layer of material, and said at least one fifth layer of material.
 19. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one peripheral edging material secures said at least one first layer of material, said at least one base, said at least one second layer of material, said at least one third layer of material, said at least one fourth layer of material, said at least one fifth layer of material, and wherein at least one covering layer of material completely envelopes said at least one peripheral edging material, and said at least one first layer of material, said at least one base, said at least one second layer of material, said at least one third layer of material, said at least one fourth layer of material, and said at least one fifth layer of material, and wherein material for said at least one covering layer of material is selected from a group consisting of a fabric material, a cotton material, a polyester material, a canvas material, a leather material, a composite material, a padding material, a flame retardant fibrous material, and combinations thereof.
 20. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one electrical component is secured to said inventive mattress apparatus, and wherein said at least one electrical component is selected from a group consisting of an electrical heater, an electrical motor, an electrical vibrator, an electronic controller, and combinations thereof.
 21. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one second layer of material having a second density, said at least one third layer of material having a third density, said at least one fourth layer of material having a fourth density, and said at least one fifth layer of material having a fifth density comprises of at least one progressive density set layer.
 22. The inventive mattress apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one second layer of material having a second density, said at least one third layer of material having a third density, said at least one fourth layer of material having a fourth density, and said at least one fifth layer of material having a fifth density comprises of at least one progressive density set layer, and wherein said second density is between about 33.3 kg/m³ to about 40.7 kg/m³, said third density is between about 36 kg/m³ to about 44 kg/m³, said fourth density is between about 45 kg/m³ to about 55 kg/m³, and said fifth density is between about 80 kg/m³ to about 90 kg/m³.
 23. An inventive mattress apparatus, comprising: (a) at least one base having a top surface and a bottom surface; (b) at least one first layer of material having a first density secured to said bottom surface of said at least one base; (c) at least one second layer of material having a second density secured to said top surface of said at least one base; (d) at least one third layer of material having a third density secured to said at least one second layer of material; (e) at least one fourth layer of material having a fourth density secured to said at least one third layer of material; (f) at least one fifth layer of material having a fifth density secured to said at least one fourth layer of material; and (g) an upper surface of said at least one fifth layer of material has an egg crate shaped surface having at least one peak and at least one valley, and wherein said at least one peak is hardened to form a hardened region so as to provide an acupressure tip massager, and wherein said valley has a region having at least one of a ceramic tablet emitting FAR Infrared energy, and a tablet emitting magnetic energy to form said inventive mattress apparatus.
 24. (canceled)
 25. An inventive mattress apparatus, comprising: (a) at least one mattress base having a top surface and a bottom surface; (b) at least one layer of padding material having a first surface and a second surface, and wherein said second surface of said at least one padding material is secured to said top surface of said at least one mattress base; and (c) said first surface of said at least one layer of padding material has an egg crate shaped surface having at least one peak and at least one valley, and wherein said at least one peak is hardened to form a hardened region so as to provide an acupressure tip massager, and wherein said valley has a region having at least one of a ceramic tablet emitting FAR Infrared energy, and a tablet emitting magnetic energy, and at least one electrical vibro-massager motor is embedded within said at least one layer of padding material, to form said inventive mattress apparatus. 